Hyderabad, Jul 8: Lieutenant General Atulya Solankey, General Officer Commanding (GOC), Sudarshan Chakra Corps visited Secunderabad Military Station from July 6 to 8 to review the operational readiness of the Bison Division.

During the visit, the General Officer was briefed by Major General Prit Pal Singh, General Officer Commanding, Bison Division on varied aspects to include operational preparedness, security situation, and administrative aspects for the welfare of the troops in the formation.

The General Officer also visited Batticaloa Brigade, Mehdipatnam, and Bowenpally Garrisons to review their operational and security readiness and was briefed by respective Formation Commanders.

He emphasized remaining abreast with the prevailing security situation at the National level and the need to remain focused in developing & refining Operational Drills.

General Solankey also stressed the need to embrace and integrate technology as well as capability building including pragmatic innovations to strengthen operational logistics.

The GOC was briefed upon the Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief tasks and COVID-19 Management measures being undertaken by the Bison Division.

He lauded the measures implemented by the formation to meet the training parameters in the highly volatile COVID environment in the last few months.

The GOC was also briefed on the role and contribution of the Bison Division in positive social campaigns for the betterment of the society and supporting the cause of National Integration including the celebration of Swarnim Vijay Varsh and Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav.

General Solankey complimented all ranks of Bison Division for their commitment and dedicated efforts towards maintaining the highest standards of operational readiness, morale, and motivation, a Defence release here said today.(UNI)